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Triangle Classification Worksheet

A Grade 8 math worksheet focusing on classifying triangles by their sides and angles, including various problem types.

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.A.5

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Triangle Classification Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and classify the triangles based on their side lengths and angle measures. Show all your work when necessary.

1. A triangle with all three sides of different lengths is called:

a

Equilateral

b

Isosceles

c

Scalene

d

Right

2. What type of triangle has one angle greater than 90 degrees?

a

Acute

b

Obtuse

c

Right

d

Equiangular

3. An equilateral triangle has three   sides and three   angles.

4. A right-angled triangle must have exactly one angle that measures   degrees.

5. An isosceles triangle has at least two   sides.

6. Classify the triangle shown below by its sides and angles. Explain your reasoning.

Side 1 = 8 cmSide 2 = 8 cmSide 3 = 8 cm60°60°60°

7. A triangle has angle measures of 30°, 60°, and 90°. Classify this triangle by its angles and sides.

8. An acute triangle can also be an isosceles triangle.

T

True

F

False

9. All equilateral triangles are also acute triangles.

T

True

F

False

Match the triangle description with its classification.

10. All angles are less than 90°

 

a. Obtuse

11. One angle is 90°

 

b. Acute

12. One angle is greater than 90°

 

c. Right

13. All sides are equal

 

d. Scalene

14. No sides are equal

 

e. Isosceles

15. Two sides are equal

 

f. Equilateral